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The SS troops were formed as a paramilitary police unit that were used as Hitler's bodyguards in the early years. Later, they were the police unit that maintained a strict control over the population. They were identified by their all-black uniform. They were easily recognizable. They wore the skull and cross-bones emblem on their hat and a double runes Lighting Bolt on their collar (for enlistedmen).
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∙ 16y agoSchutz-Staffel... something like guard troopers... the elite group was the SA... Sturm-Abteilung... something like assault troopers.
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What were the responsibilities of the SS?
The SS were helping the war. They were supposed to gather things that were needed for the war like furniture, blankets, and other supplies that the troops needed. Although the the SS mainly took those from the Jews.
What were the U.S soldiers going in Germany when they found the concentration camps?
At the Germany's surrender, the ss troops were forced to bury the dead. That lasted to about two weeks working 16 hours a day. While the ss were burying the dead, the survivors were taken care of and Germany's civilians were posted at the camps yelling cuss words to the ss troops.
What minority group guarded camps during world war 2?
foreign SS troops
Was the ss popular with the German public?
Yes, when the Algemeine SS began many German youth saw the black SS uniforms and were taken in by the ubermench qualities of the SS troops. and remember that after the SS became die Waffen-SSthey were combat troops and no longer homefront political police force. When the war was over and the SS were accused of horrible things such as rounding up Jewish people and running Death camps. The German public was disgusted by them. however, while yes the SS did do those things and they did run the death camps for most of the war, the KDZ or concentration camp guards and gestapo held an equal part in those war crimes. most of those in the SS were soldiers who had joined an elite fighting force to serve the fatherland.
Were there criminals in the SS?
It really depends on what your definition of a criminal is; after the war the SS was declared a criminal organisation, so they were all criminals. But yes, for example the commandant of Auschwitz had spent time in prison.
What are ss?
SS units were volunteer troops with particularly strong commitments to Nazi ideology. I just looked that up, too.
What are ss units?
SS units were volunteer troops with particularly strong commitments to Nazi ideology. I just looked that up, too.
What color shirts did Nazi SS troops wear?
The Nazi SS stormtroopers wore brown shirts and uniforms from 1929 to 1932. However, the Nazi SS soldiers also wore uniforms that were black in color and shirts that were brown. With time, there were other changes to the SS Nazi uniform in terms of insignia, colors, and to show the different ranks.
What were the responsibilities of the SS?
The SS were helping the war. They were supposed to gather things that were needed for the war like furniture, blankets, and other supplies that the troops needed. Although the the SS mainly took those from the Jews.
What were the U.S soldiers going in Germany when they found the concentration camps?
At the Germany's surrender, the ss troops were forced to bury the dead. That lasted to about two weeks working 16 hours a day. While the ss were burying the dead, the survivors were taken care of and Germany's civilians were posted at the camps yelling cuss words to the ss troops.
What minority group guarded camps during world war 2?
foreign SS troops
Who were the Schutzstaffel?
The SS were Hitler's elite troops and secret police. The SS was a feared organization that supervised the Final Solution and prevented any objections to the Nazi imperial power.
Hitler also had a special killing squads of SS troops that were called?
Einsatzgruppe (Special Operations Unit)
What best describes the Schutzstaffel?
The SS were Hitler's elite troops and secret police. The SS was a feared organization that supervised the Final Solution and prevented any objections to the Nazi imperial power.
Did Pertain lie to the french people about sending troops to aid Germany?
The was an ss charlemaigne unit sent to fight
What does SS officer stand for?
Have a look at the answer to this question: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_an_SS_officer
Was the ss popular with the German public?
Yes, when the Algemeine SS began many German youth saw the black SS uniforms and were taken in by the ubermench qualities of the SS troops. and remember that after the SS became die Waffen-SSthey were combat troops and no longer homefront political police force. When the war was over and the SS were accused of horrible things such as rounding up Jewish people and running Death camps. The German public was disgusted by them. however, while yes the SS did do those things and they did run the death camps for most of the war, the KDZ or concentration camp guards and gestapo held an equal part in those war crimes. most of those in the SS were soldiers who had joined an elite fighting force to serve the fatherland.
